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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic will look to continue his pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title when he takes on world number one and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Wimbledon 2026 men’s singles event today at Centre Court.

While Djokovic enters the contest after surviving a five-hour, 15-minute marathon against Felix Auger-Aliassime, Sinner has enjoyed a comparatively smoother passage to the last four, setting up another blockbuster between two of the game’s biggest stars.

The pair last met in the Australian Open semi-finals earlier this year, where Djokovic produced one of the finest wins of his career to halt Sinner’s charge.

With another Grand Slam final at stake, the Serbian will hope his body recovers in time, while the Italian looks to take another step towards a second Wimbledon title.

Can Djokovic overcome the age barrier once again?

Djokovic’s biggest challenge heading into the semi-final could be recovery rather than form. The 39-year-old has continued to show that his all-round game remains among the best on the tour, but the physical demands of his quarter-final have left him with limited time to recover before facing the top seed.

The seven-time Wimbledon champion has reached at least the semi-finals in six of his last seven Grand Slams. However, last year, he lost to Sinner in straight sets at both the French Open and Wimbledon after appearing physically worn down late in those tournaments.

Djokovic, though, has already shown this year that he can still raise his level against the biggest opponents. His five-set victory over Sinner at the Australian Open was built on exceptional serving, aggressive baseline play and remarkable composure under pressure.

Producing a similar performance will be crucial if he is to move one win away from a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.

Djokovic’s performance at Wimbledon over the years:

Can Sinner clear his biggest hurdle?

While Djokovic has to go all-in to keep his dream of a 25th Grand Slam title alive, Sinner has looked increasingly comfortable as the tournament has progressed, recovering from a five-set opening-round win over Miomir Kecmanovic to reach the semi-finals without dropping another set. His serve has been one of his biggest strengths throughout the fortnight, and he arrives in confident form.

The Italian, however, has not faced a seeded opponent during his run to the last four, making Friday’s clash his biggest test of the tournament. His forehand has also looked less consistent than usual, and facing Djokovic on Centre Court will provide the clearest indication yet of where his game stands.

Djokovic vs Sinner: Head-to-head

While Djokovic has been one of the best tennis players over the past decade and a half, he has faced a stern challenge from Sinner in their head-to-head record.

The two first faced each other at the Monte Carlo ATP tournament in 2021, where Djokovic walked away with an easy win over Sinner. Their next two clashes came at Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023, with the Serbian extending his winning streak over Sinner to 3-0.

Sinner’s first win against Djokovic came in the final of the Turin Open, but Djokovic bounced back strongly with another win over Sinner to extend his head-to-head lead to 4-1.

Sinner then turned the tables and recorded six straight wins against Djokovic to change his head-to-head record against the 24-time Grand Slam champion to 7-4.

Their latest meeting came in the Australian Open semi-finals earlier this year, where Djokovic beat Sinner to reduce his win-loss record against the Italian to 5-7.

Djokovic vs Sinner Wimbledon 2026 SF: Live telecast and streaming details

When will the Wimbledon 2026 semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner take place?

The Wimbledon 2026 semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will take place on Friday, July 10.

Which court will host the Wimbledon 2026 semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner?

Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club will host the Wimbledon 2026 semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner.

What time will the Wimbledon 2026 semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner begin?

The Wimbledon 2026 semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will begin after 7:40 PM IST.

Where to watch the live telecast of the Wimbledon 2026 semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner in India?

The live telecast of the Wimbledon 2026 semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.

Where to watch the live streaming of the Wimbledon 2026 semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner in India?

The live streaming of the Wimbledon 2026 semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.